About Pomegranate Studios

Pomegranate Studios is an educational and presenting organization, nestled in beautiful Santa Fe, New Mexico. Established in 1996 by Founder/Director Myra Krien, Pomegranate provides high quality programs of the rich artistic heritage of the Middle East as expressed through music, dance, poetry, visual arts and other art forms as they relate to American culture.

Recognition

’15 3rd Runner Up in the Santa Fe Reporter’s Best of Santa Fe – Best Dance Company

Education

This art form is a celebration, come join us! Pomegranate Studios offers an engaging, warm and challenging environment that will assist in your progression whether you are a beginner or an experienced dancer. We are committed to taking students on their own terms. Various levels of instruction naturally build upon one another, providing a solid foundation for not only technique and movement but for artistic and cultural expression. We offer the finest instruction in ancient movement with modern postural and anatomical technique. Your safety is of paramount importance to us. We have taken traditional movements and slightly modified the execution to ensure your safety preserving the beautiful aesthetic of this art form.

Students progress through the classes listed below and are given an opportunity to perform in our Student Salons which take place four times a year. Those who wish to go on in the exploration of performance may, by invitation, become members of our pre-professional dance companies, Ahhati (Tribal), or Almaaz Assahara (Egyptian), or take private lessons and work on solo choreography.

Outreach

Serving Youth: Pomegranate Studios is committed to serving the youth of Santa Fe through it’s SEEDs (Self-Esteem, Empowerment and Education through Dance) youth mentorship program. Our work has benifited from collaborations with youth organziations such as: Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Northern New Mexico, Santa Fe Youth Shelters and Santa Fe Public Schools.

Free Performance Series: Pomegranate Studios and Mosaic Dance Company donate 80+ shows a year to non-profit organizations and events in Santa Fe.

National and International Presence: Myra Krien is a high sought after performer and teacher.

Artistry

Mosaic Dance Company, Ahatti Apprentice Company and Almaaz Asshahara present over 80 shows annually to New Mexico and the United States, from large scale stage productions to restaurants and local events and functions.